Internships in 2026 may be in-person, hybrid, or remote, depending on the opportunity, and are subject to change. As a condition of employment, the Academy Foundation requires all interns to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Full vaccination requires both vaccinations + booster. The Academy Foundation will consider exceptions only for interns who cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19 for medical or religious reasons as determined on a case-by-case basis.
The Television Academy Foundation reserves the right to refuse placement in any category at any time.
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States and must be taking at least 6 units. Students entering their final quarter or semester in Spring 2026 taking less than 6 units may also apply.  Fall and Spring opportunities are open to students enrolled in a college or university within the Greater Los Angeles Area (counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura) and Semester in LA programs ONLY.
Applicants for Spring who have completed or will be completing college or graduate school prior to December 31, 2025 are not eligible.
Applicants for Spring/Fall must be enrolled in the respective 2026 semester/quarter to be eligible.
Eligible participants must be a U.S. citizen or hold a valid Permanent Resident card at the time of submission. International students studying at a US institution on an F1 Visa are not eligible.
Proof of Enrollment of the current semester/quarter (must include course list and number of units) i.e., transcript with schedule or official letter from Registrar's Office (also containing the same information). Note: All finalists must provide proof of enrollment for the specified internship term.
Finalists will be required to submit a letter of recommendation.
For the Foundation to conduct a background check and process payroll for an intern, the intern will need to provide the Foundation with a U.S. Social Security number upon notification of employment.
All opportunities are open to all class levels.
Students may submit one entry for one category.
Students who have previously participated in the Internship Program are not eligible to apply again.
Students enrolled in specialized two-year or certificate programs should contact the Foundation to determine eligibility.
All Summer internships are paid, full-time positions, 40 hours per week. Fall and Spring internships are paid, part-time positions, 20-25 hours/week. Rate is $18- $19 per hour. Payment is made once a week; applicable payroll deductions apply.
Interns are responsible for their own housing, in-town transportation and living expenses.
Airline ticket assistance for Summer may be available for in-person or hybrid interns living more than 200 miles from Los Angeles County without reliable transportation.
Getting Real: Unscripted additional requirements
Summer applicants MUST be attending a college/university within Southern California or the Central Valley. Spring applicants MUST be attending a college/university within the Greater Los Angeles area or be enrolled in a Semester in LA program.
Applicants must have a commitment to promoting the voices and stories of underrepresented communities and increasing diversity and inclusion in the industry.
Dick Wolf Foster Youth Internship additional requirements
Open to students in the Greater Los Angeles area ONLY (counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura).
Finalists must provide documentation verifying they have spent time in the foster care system.